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What tasks did you carry out during this internship?
I was an assistant press officer, so my mission was to get books and Livre de Poche campaigns talked about in the media. To do this, I created communication tools: press releases, press kits, and so on; I contacted journalists by email and phone; I did monitoring work; I was in touch with the authors I accompanied during radio appearances, for example… I also organized travel for authors and company members to various events (literary fairs in particular), and I answered various requests about the publications…
What do you take away from this internship?
It was my first experience in a large company, so I was able to get used to a new professional environment. My supervisor gave me a lot of autonomy, which allowed me to take on significant responsibilities. I got to handle all the tasks of a publishing press officer.
What skill were you able to develop thanks to this internship?
Rigorous organization! You have to constantly juggle files and adapt to the unexpected… Organization lets you handle the unforeseen and keep track of the different tasks.
Did you take part in a specific mission or event during this internship?
I spent a lot of time on the communications for the “Le camion qui livre” campaign, the first book truck set up by a publishing house since the 50s. This traveling bookshop followed a route with several stops across France this summer. I was in charge of getting as much media coverage as possible for this campaign.
Do you have an idea of what you would like to do after your studies at IESA?
After my Master in Performing Arts Production, no, I do not have a precise idea. However, publishing and film particularly interest me.